Business|Entertainment|Sports
NBA season to begin with 6 coaches in new places, including 3 first-time sideline bosses
Dusty May is set to start as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks
October 16, 2026NBA
Business|Sports
WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 move to State Farm Arena in Atlanta to accommodate more fans
The Atlanta Dream will host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 and Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, allowing for larger attendance, after the league moved one up a day and altered tipoff of the other to avoid conflicts at the venue
October 13, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Atlanta Dream to host Finals Games 3 and 4 in much larger arena after days-long drama
Atlanta Dream to host Finals Games 3 and 4 in much larger arena after days-long drama
October 13, 2026
Sports
Philadelphia's LeBron James knows how to handle a star-studded roster, like what the 76ers built
LeBron James is gearing up for another "Big Three" experience, this time with the Philadelphia 76ers
October 13, 2026
Sports
Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return game after 2025 knee injury
Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA
October 11, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports
Brandin Podziemski receives 5-year contract extension for $110M from Warriors, AP source says
Guard Brandin Podziemski has signed a five-year rookie-scale contract extension with the Golden State Warriors worth $110 million that takes him through the 2031-32 season, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement
October 11, 2026
Arts|Health|Interview|Sports
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns is still grieving the loss of his mother six years ago to COVID-19
October 11, 2026
Sports
Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next
Kayla Thornton scored 18 points and the second-year Golden State Valkyries became the quickest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals, sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime Friday night in Game 3
October 10, 2026
Business|Sports
Knicks say they are pausing contract negotiations and will focus solely on preparing for the season
The New York Knicks are focused on their NBA title defense now and will worry about contract negotiations later
October 09, 2026
Business|Europe|Sports
NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander takes stake in Spanish soccer giant Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid says NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the Spanish top-flight club's ownership group
October 09, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports
LeBron James has a strong start in his first game with the 76ers and expects things to get better
LeBron James looks set to make a big impact on the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NBA’s career scoring leader may not even need to shoot much to do it
October 09, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports
NBA, FIBA reiterate plan for new Europe league whether EuroLeague merger happens or not
The NBA and FIBA are still hoping to merge with the EuroLeague despite an initial rejection this week
October 08, 2026
Business|Europe|Sports
EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into a single Europe operation
EuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single European operation following a meeting in Italy, Barcelona has confirmed
October 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Sports
Nestle shoots to score younger generation with NBA deal
Nestle is making its biggest-ever international sponsorship play through an NBA deal with its cocoa and malt drinks business, the latest consumer
October 07, 2026
Entertainment|Sports
Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces
A year ago, the Golden State Valkyries made history by reaching the playoffs as an expansion team, then had to host their only home game nearly 50 miles away because Chase Center had been booked before they even existed by the Laver Cup tennis showcase
October 03, 2026
Sports|World
LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers' debut at scrimmage
Sixers fans had plenty of excitement for the debut of LeBron James in the team's annual scrimmage
October 04, 2026
Entertainment|Political|Sports
Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark can't escape the spotlight, on the court or off
For better or worse, the Indiana Fever keep finding themselves at the center of attention in the WNBA
October 01, 2026
Sports
New York Liberty sweep the Minnesota Lynx 87-71, 1st No. 8 seed to oust a No. 1 in WNBA playoffs
New York pulled off a historic upset, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in the league’s 30-year history by completing the two-game sweep of the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night with an 87-71 victory in Game 2 of the quarterfinals
September 30, 2026
Sports
Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots
In Sen. Eric Schmitt’s effort to trip up former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith Tuesday, the Missouri Republican seemed to mistake basketball teams playing about 650 miles apart
September 30, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
NBA-With trophy hopes high, Philadelphia gets party going early for LeBron
With street art and murals, cocktails and a statewide proclamation, the celebration for LeBron James is underway in Philadelphia before he's even
September 29, 2026
Business|Sports
Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense
Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.
September 29, 2026
Entertainment|Sports
LeBron James arrives as a 76er and sets expectations high: ‘I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round’
LeBron James arrives as a 76er and sets expectations high: ‘I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round’
September 29, 2026
Business|Interview|Sports
LeBron James on 76ers' debut: 'You guys know who I am, right?' Sixers excited to add NBA great
LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia Sixers, wearing the No. 23 jersey
September 28, 2026
Sports
Iguanas have become Giannis Antetokounmpo's 1st opponent in his Miami Heat era
Giannis Antetokounmpo is adjusting to life in Miami, where iguanas have become an unexpected challenge
September 28, 2026
Sports
A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player
A’ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year honors for the third straight year
September 27, 2026
Business|Sports
Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says
Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $116 million that would take him through the 2028-29 season
September 26, 2026
Business|Interview|Sports
LeBron James says friendship with Maxey, desire to help Embiid win a title led him to 76ers
LeBron James says his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win an NBA title influenced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers
September 25, 2026
Sports
Thunder GM Sam Presti expects OKC to be 'exceptional' team even after major offseason moves
Sam Presti knows there is no dancing around the fact the Thunder will have a different makeup this season though that doesn’t make OKC’s longtime general manager nervous
September 25, 2026
Business|Sports
LeBron James is gone, but Lakers GM Pelinka and coach Redick are excited about the future
LeBron James has left the building, and that’s not the only big change facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming season
September 25, 2026
Sports
A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed
Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Aces to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night and clinch at least a No. 3 playoff seed for Las Vegas
September 23, 2026
Interview|Sports
Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst
Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn’t promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn’t become a coach
September 22, 2026
Business|Finance|Sports
Dodgers owner Mark Walter sued over alleged failure to disclose federal probe to policyholders
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and several insurance companies he owns are being sued for allegedly failing to disclose a federal investigation to customers
September 19, 2026
Sports
Fever's Mitchell surprised by postgame party after setting WNBA scoring record in win at Toronto
Kelsey Mitchell walked into a postgame celebration without realizing she was the guest of honor
September 19, 2026
Business|Sports
Saddiq Bey, Pelicans agree on a 3-year, $55.5 million contract extension
Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans that will pay the veteran power forward $55.5 million
September 18, 2026
Entertainment|Sports
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall
September 18, 2026
Education|Sports
Milwaukee Bucks surprise students after fire destroys elementary school
Milwaukee Bucks surprise students after fire destroys elementary school
September 18, 2026
Business|Sports
WTA Finals moving to an NBA arena next year as tennis tour seeks 'Super Bowl for women’s sports'
The WTA Finals will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the next three years in a move that organizers hope will create “the Super Bowl for women’s sports.”
September 16, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Paul George understands sentiments after trade, says he's ready to prove himself with Celtics
Paul George is embracing his new role with the Boston Celtics after being traded from Philadelphia
September 16, 2026
Business|Finance|Sports
Silver says NBA looked at precedent before doling out Clippers' penalties for cap circumvention
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league looked at precedent before taking away five first-round draft picks from the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules
September 16, 2026
Crime|Political|Sports
5 major sports leagues and players associations ask for protections from sports bettors' threats
Five professional sports leagues and their players associations have aligned forces to ask for protections for players and staff who face threats and harassment from sports bettors
September 15, 2026
Sports
A quiet toast as the Dodgers clinch record-tying 14th straight playoff spot
The Los Angeles Dodgers marked their record-tying 14th consecutive trip to MLB’s postseason with a toast of bubbly after a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds
September 15, 2026
Sports
Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is official as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal
Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the Toronto Raptors after all
September 15, 2026
Business|Sports
Steve Ballmer backs down on NBA punishment, apologizes as Clippers accept $30 million fine
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided not to fight the NBA's punishment for salary cap circumvention
September 14, 2026
Celebrity|Sports
Naomi Osaka exits U.S. Open, but not before displaying one more 'swaggy' fashion ensemble
Naomi Osaka may not have gone out of the U.S. Open Monday with much of a bang
September 08, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports
Ben Simmons agrees to a 1-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, AP source says
Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings
September 04, 2026
Sports|World
A 30-game win streak for US on the line at the FIBA women's World Cup with France and others waiting
The women's FIBA World Cup begins with the U.S. in search of a fifth consecutive championship
September 04, 2026
Business|Sports
Rockets lock up Amen Thompson with a reported 5-year, $208M extension through 2032
The Houston Rockets have signed Amen Thompson to a contract extension
September 04, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports
MLB's Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment says it has reached a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno
September 02, 2026
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports
Jaylen Brown holds block party to say farewell: "Boston, I love you"
Jaylen Brown holds block party to say farewell: "Boston, I love you"
August 31, 2026